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Indian minister Chidambaram escapes trial in telecoms scandal

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

NEW DELHI—An Indian court has ruled that a powerful minister will not have to stand trial in a multi-billion-dollar telecommunications scandal, giving the beleaguered government a reprieve.

Law Reform Commission explains: Ministry said ‘hold your hand’ on sexual offences policy

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

The Law Reform Commission has been asked to hold its hand on the review of the sexual offences policy, which includes the Sex Offenders Registry.

No date given for Manning’s departure

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

The date of former prime minister Patrick Manning’s departure to Washington DC for treatment at the Walter Reed General Hospital has not yet been confirmed.

Fight leaves woman dead

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

A 23-year-old San Juan woman is the nation’s latest murder victim. At around 3.30 am yesterday morning, Sparkle Williams was liming with a group of friends near a bar in the Croisee.

Police Proceeding with Light Plane Project- CoP

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

The police service is going ahead with its light airplane pilot project although a start-up date is yet to be finalised, Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs said yesterday.

Ewatski: I would not do anything illegal

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

“I would not do anything illegal.” That was deputy Police Commissioner Jack Ewatski’s position yesterday when asked whether the type of aircraft he flew in with TTASC director Dan Condon last year

RHA executive under fire

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

One year after Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex administrator Collin Bissessar was appointed as the acting chief executive officer (CEO) of North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), a

Integrity Commission begins boxing probe

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

The Integrity Commission has officially commenced a probe into three Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs officials for alleged misbehaviour in public office.

Contractors on the breadline as govt fails to settle $600m debt

February 5, 2012 - 2:43am
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Approximately 2,000 contractors have been forced to fold up their businesses in the last four years as a result of the slowdown in the economy and the Government’s failure to settle a $600 million

COP councillor suffers stroke

February 4, 2012 - 8:31pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012

There was no ambulance available to transport councillor Gobin Persad Sinanan to the hospital after he suffered a mild stroke at his Vistabella home on Friday morning.

Psychologist: Society needs to protect children

February 4, 2012 - 8:31pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Suicide among children can occur when there is abuse or a sense of despair or helplessness. It can be triggered by rage, abuse, clinical depression, neglect and even the media.

Unlimited visiting hours at nation’s hospitals

February 4, 2012 - 8:31pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Q: Dr Khan many moons ago when he was Minister of Health Kamaluddin Mohammed told me that the Ministry of Health was like a mad house and if he couldn’t fix the problems in the hea

Dr Tim reads riot act

February 4, 2012 - 8:31pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh has read the riot act to primary school principals, stating that action will be taken against them for continuous underperformance.

$5M Costaatt campus coming to Grande

February 4, 2012 - 8:31pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012

A $5 million College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of T&T (Costaatt) campus is set to officially open in Sangre Grande by month’s end.

Caroni Central MP: Criminal elements removed from Cashew Gardens

February 4, 2012 - 8:31pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Criminal elements have been expelled from Cashew Gardens in central Trinidad, according to Glenn Ramadharsingh, the Caroni Central MP and Minister of the People and Social Development.

Bandleaders’ boss wants free registration 2013

February 4, 2012 - 2:21am
Saturday, February 4, 2012

 

PoS mayor now admits: No laws to ban glass bottles in city

February 4, 2012 - 2:21am
Saturday, February 4, 2012

 

Lee Sing’s latest edict: No DJs for J’Ouvert on the Avenue

February 4, 2012 - 2:21am
Saturday, February 4, 2012

Another restriction has been placed on revellers for this year’s J’Ouvert celebrations as bands with DJs and music trucks will not be allowed on Ariapita Avenue.

Daaga: Media unfair to PM

February 4, 2012 - 2:21am
Saturday, February 4, 2012

 

Work on Oncology Centre to be resumed

February 4, 2012 - 2:21am
Saturday, February 4, 2012

 

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